PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

THE HARTWELL Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Long term care

THE HARTWELL 5520 N PAULINA ST, CHICAGO 60640 Long Term Care
May 10, 2012 Canvass License #1997713
5
Total Violations
2
Critical
3
Minor
1
Corrected On Site

Inspection Summary

This long term care was inspected by the Chicago Department of Public Health on May 10, 2012. The inspection type was "Canvass" and resulted in a Pass w/ Conditions outcome.

This establishment is classified as Risk 1 (High), which determines the inspection frequency and focus areas.

The inspector documented 5 violations during this inspection, including 2 critical violations that required immediate attention.

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

5
Violation #6
CORRECTED CRITICAL
HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS. - Comments: POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES. OBSERVED EMPLOYEE PRE-RINSING DIRTY DISHES PRIOR TO PUT THEM THRU THE DISH MACHINE, THAN WITHOUT WASHING HANDS HANDLED CLEAN DISHES, STACK THEM UP AND STORED IT ON SHELF. INFORMATION GIVEN TO MANAGER ON HAND WASHING. MANAGER CORRECTED PROBLEM. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-010(A)
Hands are #1 vehicle for pathogen transfer. Bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods causes majority of foodborne outbreaks.
Proper handwashing and no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Wash hands for 20 seconds with soap and warm water; Use utensils, deli tissue, or gloves for ready-to-eat foods; Wash hands after restroom, handling raw foods, touching face/hair, and between tasks.
This violation was corrected during the inspection.
Violation #34
MINOR
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILES UNDER THE SHELF IN STORAGE ROOM,NORTH SIDE. SWEEP FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE BOILER ROOM, BUILD-UP DEBRIS. KEEP FLOOR DRY BY THE HOT WATER TANK,SAME AREA. KEEP FLOOR DRY UNDER THE DISH MACHINE,NORTH-WEST CORNER.
Damaged floors harbor bacteria and create safety hazards.
Floors must be smooth, cleanable, and maintained.
Smooth, non-porous in food areas; Properly sloped to drains; Coving at wall junctures; Kept clean; Good repair.
Violation #35
MINOR
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: REMOVE PEELING PAINT BY THE DISH MACHINE. RESEAL OPENED WALL PANEL ON THE WEST SIDE OF THE DISH MACHINE. REMOVE BLACK SUBSTANCE ON WALL TOP PART,ABOVE THE DISH MACHINE.
Damaged surfaces cannot be properly cleaned and may harbor pests.
Walls and ceilings must be smooth, cleanable, and in good repair.
Smooth, washable surfaces in food areas; Light colored; No holes or cracks; Clean and maintained.
Violation #36
MINOR
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: REMOVE BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD BY THE WALK-IN COOLER,ALSO CLEAN WATER STAINS AND DUST BUILD-UP THROUGHOUT THE LIGHT SHIELD IN KITCHEN.
Inadequate lighting prevents detection of contamination and pests.
Adequate protected lighting required in all areas.
50 foot-candles at prep surfaces; 20 foot-candles at 30 inches in storage; Shielded bulbs over exposed food; Clean fixtures.
Violation #36
MINOR
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: REMOVE BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD BY THE WALK-IN COOLER,ALSO CLEAN WATER STAINS AND DUST BUILD-UP THROUGHOUT THE LIGHT SHIELD IN KITCHEN.
Inadequate lighting prevents detection of contamination and pests.
Adequate protected lighting required in all areas.
50 foot-candles at prep surfaces; 20 foot-candles at 30 inches in storage; Shielded bulbs over exposed food; Clean fixtures.

Health Department Information

Department Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division Food Protection Program
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